Aston Martin Rapide Sports Saloon
11-02-2009, 10:25 PM
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Aston Martin Rapide Specifications
Body
* Four door body style with 4 individual seats
* Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure
* Aluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body
* Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
* Single bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators
* LED rear lamps and side repeaters
Engine
* All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12
* Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
* Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
* Compression ratio 10.9:1
* Max Power 350 kW (470 bhp / 477 PS) at 6000 rpm
* Max Torque 600 Nm (443 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
* Acceleration 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds; 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.3 seconds (predicted)
* Max Speed 188 mph (303 km/h) (predicted)
Transmission
* Rear mid-mounted 'Touchtronic 2' six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system
* Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
* Limited slip differential
* Final Drive Ratio 3.46:1
Steering
* Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock
* Column tilt and reach adjustment
Wheels & Tyres
* 20" alloy wheels
* Front Bridgestone Potenza 245/40 R20
* Rear Bridgestone Potenza 295/35 R20
Suspension
* Front Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
* Rear Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
* Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
Brakes
* Front Dual cast brake discs 390mm diameter with six piston calipers
* Rear Dual cast brake discs 360mm diameter with four piston calipers
* Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
* Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
* Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
* Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
* Traction Control
* Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
* Positive Torque Control (PTC)
* Electronic Park Brake (EP
Dimensions
* Length 5019 mm (197.6")
* Width (including mirrors) 2140 mm (84.3")
* Height 1360 mm (53.5")
* Fuel Capacity 90.5 litres
* Kerb Weight 1950 kg (target) (4299 lb)
Interior
* Full grain leather interior
* Walnut facia trim
* Iridium Silver centre console outer finish and Graphite inner finish
* Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
* Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage door opener (USA and Canada only) *1
* Electrically operated front seats
* Memory front seats and exterior mirrors (three positions)
* Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
* Front occupant side airbags
* Head protection airbags for front and rear occupants
* Heated front and rear seats
* Heated rear screen
* Automatic front and rear temperature control
* Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
* LED map lamps and ambient lighting
* Trip computer
* Cruise control
* Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system *1,2
* Bluetooth telephone preparation *1
* Satellite radio system (USA only)
* Powerfold exterior mirrors
* Front and rear parking sensors
* Tyre pressure monitoring *1
* Alarm and immobiliser
* Remote-control central door locking and boot release
* Battery conditioner
* Tracking device (UK only) *3
* Boot mounted umbrella
In Car Entertainment
* 1000W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower? technology
* Integrated Apple iPod? connector *4
* USB connector with Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MP3 audio file compatibility
* 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket
Options
* Cooled front and rear seats
* Twin screen rear seat entertainment system with 6-disc DVD player, auxiliary input, wireless headphones and remote control
* Alternative facia trim finishes ? Mahogany, Piano Black, Bamboo, Tamo Ash, Double Apex Alloy, Nexus Alloy
* Matching wood door trim
* Colour-keyed steering wheel
* Second glass key
* Magnum silver rear lamp infills
* Delete model badging
* Delete protective tape
* 20" alloy wheels with graphite finish
* 20" alloy wheels with polished finish
* Alternative brake calliper finish ? black, red, silver
* Personalised sill plaques
* Auto dimming interior rear view mirror with garage door opener (Europe only)
* Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor)
* Tracking device *1,3
* First aid kit
* Ashtray and Cigar Lighter
http://www.astonmartin.com/eng/thecars/rapide
Body
* Four door body style with 4 individual seats
* Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure
* Aluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body
* Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
* Single bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators
* LED rear lamps and side repeaters
Engine
* All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12
* Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
* Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
* Compression ratio 10.9:1
* Max Power 350 kW (470 bhp / 477 PS) at 6000 rpm
* Max Torque 600 Nm (443 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
* Acceleration 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds; 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.3 seconds (predicted)
* Max Speed 188 mph (303 km/h) (predicted)
Transmission
* Rear mid-mounted 'Touchtronic 2' six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system
* Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
* Limited slip differential
* Final Drive Ratio 3.46:1
Steering
* Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock
* Column tilt and reach adjustment
Wheels & Tyres
* 20" alloy wheels
* Front Bridgestone Potenza 245/40 R20
* Rear Bridgestone Potenza 295/35 R20
Suspension
* Front Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
* Rear Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
* Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
Brakes
* Front Dual cast brake discs 390mm diameter with six piston calipers
* Rear Dual cast brake discs 360mm diameter with four piston calipers
* Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
* Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
* Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
* Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
* Traction Control
* Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
* Positive Torque Control (PTC)
* Electronic Park Brake (EP
Dimensions
* Length 5019 mm (197.6")
* Width (including mirrors) 2140 mm (84.3")
* Height 1360 mm (53.5")
* Fuel Capacity 90.5 litres
* Kerb Weight 1950 kg (target) (4299 lb)
Interior
* Full grain leather interior
* Walnut facia trim
* Iridium Silver centre console outer finish and Graphite inner finish
* Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
* Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage door opener (USA and Canada only) *1
* Electrically operated front seats
* Memory front seats and exterior mirrors (three positions)
* Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
* Front occupant side airbags
* Head protection airbags for front and rear occupants
* Heated front and rear seats
* Heated rear screen
* Automatic front and rear temperature control
* Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
* LED map lamps and ambient lighting
* Trip computer
* Cruise control
* Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system *1,2
* Bluetooth telephone preparation *1
* Satellite radio system (USA only)
* Powerfold exterior mirrors
* Front and rear parking sensors
* Tyre pressure monitoring *1
* Alarm and immobiliser
* Remote-control central door locking and boot release
* Battery conditioner
* Tracking device (UK only) *3
* Boot mounted umbrella
In Car Entertainment
* 1000W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower? technology
* Integrated Apple iPod? connector *4
* USB connector with Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MP3 audio file compatibility
* 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket
Options
* Cooled front and rear seats
* Twin screen rear seat entertainment system with 6-disc DVD player, auxiliary input, wireless headphones and remote control
* Alternative facia trim finishes ? Mahogany, Piano Black, Bamboo, Tamo Ash, Double Apex Alloy, Nexus Alloy
* Matching wood door trim
* Colour-keyed steering wheel
* Second glass key
* Magnum silver rear lamp infills
* Delete model badging
* Delete protective tape
* 20" alloy wheels with graphite finish
* 20" alloy wheels with polished finish
* Alternative brake calliper finish ? black, red, silver
* Personalised sill plaques
* Auto dimming interior rear view mirror with garage door opener (Europe only)
* Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor)
* Tracking device *1,3
* First aid kit
* Ashtray and Cigar Lighter
http://www.astonmartin.com/eng/thecars/rapide
11-02-2009, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='1045903' date='Nov 3 2009, 03:30 PM
Ok, guys! Guys! Guys! Guuuuuuuys! I have a major. Boner. For this car.
How come you didn't post this pic? Its gorgeous:
How come you didn't post this pic? Its gorgeous:
11-03-2009, 12:03 AM
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My Ride: 07' 530d - M-Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Dakota leather
08' 120i - M-Sport - Alpine White III / Black Sensatec
I can't say it's not good looking, but I think it's too predictable though.
11-03-2009, 06:19 AM
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While I think that the car looks beautiful, for the kind of money that Aston Martin is charging for the car it should produce far more power than 470 bhp and have a much faster 0 to 60 time than 5.1 seconds -- a $70K BMW 550 accelerates faster than that.
For that kind of bank, the Aston Martin should produce over 500 bhp, probably 550-600 bhp.
For that kind of bank, the Aston Martin should produce over 500 bhp, probably 550-600 bhp.
11-03-2009, 07:12 AM
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My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Very nice clean lines. I never have been excited about the grill works of any modern Aston.
It would fit nicely in my garage, however.
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It would fit nicely in my garage, however.
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11-03-2009, 08:04 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Another GORGEOUS (if not predictable) Aston Martin, and I agree it's SO much more attractive than the Panamera!! 
11-03-2009, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='1046022' date='Nov 3 2009, 10:29 AM
+1 that is one beautiful GT car, I like it waaaaay better than the Panamera that's for sure.
